iKON's Koo Jun Hoe in discussion to take on a role in Channel A's new romance drama 'Marry You'
Reports from January 9 KST say that Koo Jun Hoe of iKON is in talks to be in Channel A's new drama series "Marry You."
'Marry You' is about a government servant named Jeong Ha Na who is sent to the 'Marriage Morale Promotion Team,' a new group whose job it is to encourage people to get married. The team's job is to help Bong Cheol Hee (played by Lee Yi Kyung) get married.
People call the show a "matchmaking" story with romantic parts.
When it was first announced that Lee Yi Kyung would be in the drama, it got a lot of attention.
Choi Ki Jun is the leader of the Marriage Morale Promotion Team in this drama, and Koo Jun Hoe is in talks to play the part. Jeong Ha Na is a member of this team.
He would play a strict person who seems to have everything they need, from their job to their attitude, manners, and looks.
When Koo Jun Hoe first came out as a part of the group iKON in 2015, he had a lot of success with songs like "KILLING ME," "LOVE SCENARIO," and "RHYTHM TA."
He tried acting for the first time last year in the show "Bo-Ra!"
Deborah,' which was his first start in the world of TV shows.
He also showed up in "Twinkling Watermelon" later that same year.
People are now eagerly anticipating Koo Jun Hoe's return to acting through "Marry You." They are expecting him to give an emotional and captivating performance in the series.
BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight
BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!
In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.
But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.
Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.
The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.
Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.
Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.
Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!
As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!